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UMaine-Augusta banning use of tobacco on campus
The University of Maine at Augusta will ban tobacco use on campus starting in January, joining a growing number of colleges and universities.
Aug 30, 2012
Portland (ME) Press-Herald
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Sep 18, 2012 01:53
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[Maine] Students and faculty debate over tobacco ban
In January USM will begin taking the initial steps in making it’s campuses Tobacco-free. There will be much debate on campus in the few short months that tobacco users can freely smoke, dip or chew on campus property.
Sep 17, 2012
University of Southern Maine
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Sep 17, 2012 15:12
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[Maine] Portland mayor: Proposed smoking ban needs more clarity
One issue, said Councilor Edward Suslovic, is that there is no legal definition of public parks.
Sep 5, 2012
Portland (ME) Press-Herald
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Sep 5, 2012 17:03
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VIDEO: Another of Maine's Colleges Goes Tobacco-Free
The University of Maine at Augusta will ban tobacco use on its campus starting in January. Campus officials plan more outreach and education on the policy this fall before the ban kicks in on January 1st.
Aug 30, 2012
WABI-TV CBS 5 (Bangor, ME)
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Sep 3, 2012 23:24
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UMaine-Augusta to prohibit tobacco use on campus
The University of Maine at Augusta will ban tobacco use starting in January, joining a growing number of colleges and universities in Maine and around the country.
Aug 30, 2012
Kennebec Journal
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Aug 30, 2012 12:16
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[Maine] DHHS to cut Medicaid coverage for anti-smoking medications
Maine appears to be the only state in the country this year to eliminate Medicaid coverage for prescription drugs that help smokers quit, a budget-balancing move critics say will ultimately cost more and leave many Mainers hooked on nicotine.
Aug 29, 2012
Bangor (ME) Daily News
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Aug 29, 2012 20:55
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Maine Petitions Feds to Cut Medicaid Funds for Smoking Cessation Programs
The Maine Department of Health and Human Services wants to eliminate about $400,000 in state funding for the smoking programs, which draw down additional matching funds at a rate of nearly two to one. While state officials maintain some cessation programs
Aug 27, 2012
Maine Public Broadcasting Network (MPBN)
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Aug 28, 2012 08:31
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[Maine] Official: Mercer man injured in fire was likely smoking while on oxygen
MERCER -- An elderly man who was critically injured in a fire last week, apparently because he was smoking while on oxygen, is not well enough to speak to authorities about the incident.
Aug 1, 2012
Kennebec Journal
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Aug 2, 2012 07:32
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[Maine] Portland committee backs smoking ban in parks
But the committee declined to pursue a ban on smoking in private clubs.
Jul 20, 2012
Portland (ME) Press-Herald
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Jul 20, 2012 03:34
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[Maine] Litter rules now cover cigarettes
In response to a group of Cony High School students' disgust at the number of cigarette butts littering local streets and sidewalks, city councilors recently voted to alter an ordinance against littering to specify that tobacco products such as butts are,
Jun 25, 2012
Kennebec Journal
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Jun 26, 2012 03:20